The Sage Library - Archie’s Top 100 Books that everyone should read

Do you enjoy reading good books?

I certainly do!

But then the question becomes, which books out of the billions published throughout history are worth your time? You only have so much of that, you know. So why not read something that will grant you a better understanding of yourself and the world around you? Why not delve into a great tradition of literature and optimize your state of being?

To that end, this is an essential reading list that I plucked for you today from my copious library. In my estimation, if you read any of these books, the experience will nudge you ever closer to becoming a Sage.

What is so special about these books?

Taking these works as a group, they more or less sum up the totality of mankind’s wisdom.

Some of them are simply the classics of Eastern and Western thought. The Bible, the collections of Confucius and Lao Tzu, the Apology of Socrates, and so on. But remember, these masterpieces are immortal for a reason. They tell truths that are evergreen, and have been studied and commented on for thousands of years.

Other books in my collection are non-fiction studies in philosophy, religiosity, psychology, politics, and interpretations of the human condition. Carl Jung, Bertrand Russell, and Friedrich Nietzsche are good examples. But of course, I have a soft spot for fiction as well. John Steinbeck and H.G. Wells anyone?

I arranged this reading list in alphabetical order by author last name, or pen name, or at least the closest I can come to in attributing authorship. This is, in many ways, an incomplete list. But it’s a wonderful start, and I hope you are able to read every one of them some day! Also, if you find any titles of interest and they aren’t already in your own personal collection, I have partnered with Amazon to make it easy for you to get these books shipped to you ASAP! Just click on the title and you’re on your way to living wisely.

Oh, and by the way! Here’s another great resource for your reading pleasure.

Do you find it hard to sit down and read a book? In the fast-paced world we live in, many people can barely find time for morning coffee let alone a full blown study and meditation session. And some people aren’t visual learners, so staring at words on a page do nothing for them!

But what if you could passively listen to your favorite books while driving to work or cleaning the kitchen? I’ve found that audio books really help me use my time efficiently.

Well for all you auditory learners out there, check out Audible!

Right now they are offering two free books and a 30 day free trial!

So What Do You Think?

Any favorites from the Sages’ library? What books would you have put on this list?

From Athens’ Forum to Ours, Live Wisely My Friends,

Archie the Sage